IBARAKI –
A 49-year-old girl in Koga, Ibaraki Prefecture, has been arrested on suspicion of injuring a 42-year-old girl she lived with by stitching her higher and decrease lips collectively a number of instances with a threaded needle, police mentioned.
The suspect, Masae Sakurai, who describes herself as a part-time employee, was arrested on suspicion of assault leading to damage.
Sakurai is suspected of utilizing a needle threaded with string to stitch the lips of the 42-year-old girl collectively a number of instances at round 1:30 p.m. on June 29 at a residence in Koga the place the 2 had been dwelling collectively.
According to police, the sufferer ran right into a retailer close to Sakurai’s house on June 30, the day after the alleged assault, and confirmed an worker a chunk of paper that learn, “Help me,” searching for help.
Police haven’t disclosed the extent of the lady’s accidents, however mentioned her life is just not at risk.
The sufferer had been dwelling at Sakurai’s house since April final 12 months and instructed police she was unable to flee instantly as a result of she was afraid of Sakurai.
Police haven’t disclosed whether or not Sakurai has admitted to the allegation. Investigators imagine different individuals might also have been dwelling on the residence and are wanting into the circumstances of the case.
Source: TBS